Susan Stengel
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist bringing 20+ years of experience in Ambulatory surgery center and inpatient facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff CRNA
Sanford Health Dickinson Same Day Surgery Center
04.2014 - Current
- Provided care at CRNA only practice completing preoperative assessment, anesthesia plan and management of patient in postoperative setting.
- Performed general, regional and MAC anesthesia
- Performed Ultrasound guided nerve blocks, IV starts and PICC lines
- Ensured optimal pain management by providing timely and accurate administration of analgesics and sedatives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical teams by effectively communicating patient status updates and handoff information.
- Managed emergency situations with quick thinking and decisive action to administer life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Completed CRNA schedule, established yearly educational inservices to SDS staff, update policies as needed, order supplies and equipment as needed, assist in other administrative tasks as needed.
Locum CRNA
Bismarck Surgical Associates
07.2021 - Current
- Work as part of MDA/CRNA team providing anesthesia care
- Perform general and MAC anesthesia
- Ensured availability of necessary equipment and medications for each procedure, contributing to seamless surgical experiences for both patients and staff.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with physicians, nurses, and support staff in the perioperative setting.
Staff CRNA
Sanford Health Bismarck
07.2021 - Current
- Work as part of MDA/CRNA team providing anesthesia care
- Performed general, regional and MAC anesthesia
- Performed Ultrasound guided nerve blocks and arterial lines
- Ensured optimal pain management by providing timely and accurate administration of analgesics and sedatives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical teams by effectively communicating patient status updates and handoff information.
Staff CRNA
St Joseph's Health Center
08.2004 - 05.2015
- Provided care in CRNA only practice
- Performed preoperative assessment, anesthesia plan and postoperative management of patients
- Administered general, regional (spinals and epidurals), and MAC anesthesia
- Ultrasound guided nerve blocks, PICC lines, arterial lines, and IV starts.
- Completed CRNA schedule, provided education to hospital staff and ordered supplies as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various clinical settings such as outpatient surgery centers, hospitals, trauma units, pediatric wards, and obstetric departments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical teams by effectively communicating patient status updates and handoff information.
- Achieved excellence in regional anesthesia techniques including spinal blocks, epidurals, nerve blocks, and continuous infusion catheters for targeted pain relief during surgery or labor/delivery processes.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medcenter College of Nursing
Bismarck, ND05.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05.1991
Skills
- General, spinal, epidural and MAC anesthesia experience
- Ultrasound guided nerve blocks and IV starts
- Strong Clinical Judgment and attention to detail
- Independent CRNA practice experience
- PICC lines
- Staffing coordination and education
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Locum CRNA
Bismarck Surgical Associates
07.2021 - Current
Staff CRNA
Sanford Health Bismarck
07.2021 - Current
Staff CRNA
Sanford Health Dickinson Same Day Surgery Center
04.2014 - Current
Staff CRNA
St Joseph's Health Center
08.2004 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Mount Marty College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medcenter College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College
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